I have used the pie maker for 5.5 years and made hundreds of pies. I freeze them in batches and reheat them in my air fryer. Great for using up left overs as well.

Instant success. Started using the very good recipe booklet. Good results give you courage to experiment. The times given seem a bit too long for bought puff pastry, but pies, a darker shade of brown, are still delicious!
Wiping with a damp cloth is not always sufficient, as there are some fine angles in the shaping which effectively contains any small overflows. Worth the extra effort.

Two pie bases and two tops can be cut from one sheet of bought pastry if you are careful. But a slice of cheese for the top of the filling makes a delicious variation.

WARNING-- The 2 up size may be enough for one person. But two people will need the 4 up size because the pies are so varied an delicious!

The small version of the pie maker is an adequate size for older people and makes two pies from one sheet of pastry unlike the four up larger size pie that only makes one pie from one sheet of store bought pastry. Terrific for leftover casseroles (beef, chicken, veggie etc).

Wow, this is super easy to use, has deep dishes and cooks the pies perfect every time. It is only limited by your imagination of the type of fillings you can use. Easy to clean and stows sitting upright, I actually have it out on the bench, so I can remember to use it, what with all the other electrical appliances vying for my attention. We used it on the cold winter nights and even the snack size, is nearly as big as a normal size pie. I make a sweet one for after the main for dessert.

Makes good pies. Like alot of cooking, you need to experiment a bit with techniques and pastry types but all in all it is a simple handy little machine.
The non stick surfaces work well and a little bit of oil or spray makes the pastry crispy without over cooking.
Be aware it cooks quite quickly so don't leave too long.
Try to reduce the moisture (water) content or thicken it, if the filling is very saucy/runny so the pastry is not soggy.

Bought it, hoping for a dream device, but fearing it would be merely a so-so thing that would end up unused and unwanted in a cupboard in the kitchen. My fears were unfounded - my hopes were realised! It's easy to use, does exactly what it claims to do (and that's a rare thing these days), and gives me *so* many more options for cooking meals, what to do with leftovers, and for lunches for work.
Fast, effective, idiot-proofed & just so damned useful!

overall I love it i keep some frozen pastry in the freezer then if i have any leftovers i make up the pies for quick snacks at another time if you have lots of fruit stew it up and make fruit pies and freeze
great for using up leftovers
wish it made 4 rather than 2

I got this as a birthday gift last year and have had a lot of fun turning leftovers into pies! It is incredibly easy to use and clean and you get your great tasting pies in a few short minutes. You can use either puff or shortcrust pastry, i like to use puff. The pies are also the perfect size. I am aiming to try all the pie recipes that came with the cookbook!
Easy to use, easy to clean, comes with a comprehensive recipe book
Sometimes it doesn't brown the top pastry evenly. The pastry cutter is double sided - one side for the base and the other for the top, i normally have to wear an oven mitt when i cut out the pastry otherwise my hands will hurt when i put pressure on the cutter.

Great product from a great manufacturer. The pies come out beautifully and the variety only depends on how imaginative you are. It comes with a great little cookbook to give you some ideas. IT is great to use leftovers with also. It is very easy to use and even easier to clean up with the non stick coating on it. Would highly recommend this product to anyone. It is a great hit in our family.
This was one of the best appliances I have bought from Sunbeam.
I loved it so much that I had to upgrade to the Sunbeam Pie Magic 4 Up.